{"id":60,"date":"2024-12-16T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=60"},"modified":"2024-12-16T16:55:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T23:55:41","slug":"studio-ghibli-showcases-traditional-craftsmanship-with-new-wallet-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=60","title":{"rendered":"Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Totoro and No Face bring anime star power to a craft coveted by samurai<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a company that prides itself on hand-drawn animation, Studio Ghibli<\/strong> is always looking for ways to champion like-minded craftspeople, and its latest collaboration showcases the traditional art of Bunko Leather<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This handicraft involves adding lacquer to Himeji leather<\/strong>, a soft white leather with a history of production in Himeji that stretches back over a thousand years. Once coveted by samurai warriors for its durability<\/strong>, this leather is now being used by Studio Ghibli for a new series of wallets and cases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Tokyo-based Bunkoya Oozeki<\/strong> is the specialist store helping to bring this series to life, drawing on 90 years of experience in bunko leather-lacquering to give each product its distinctive paper-like appearance. The attention to detail in the process is matched by the quality of the designs, which feature star characters from the films My Neighbour Totoro<\/strong> and Spirited Away<\/strong>, alongside some beautiful motifs. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u25bc The first item in the collection is the <\/span><\/span>My Neighbour Totoro Bunkoya Oozeki Trifold Mini Wallet<\/strong> (27,500 yen [US$178.94])
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This wallet features the main character of Totoro on the front, beside the blue medium Totoro, with a couple of small white Totoros on the back and a trio of Soot Sprites.<\/p>\n

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Another charming feature of the wallet is the clasp, which opens easily with a slight twist, revealing pockets for cards, coins and bills that defy its compact size.<\/p>\n

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Totoro appears inside the wallet as well, on a tag that sits discreetly in the green leather interior.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc Next up, we have the My Neighbour Totoro Bunkoya Oozeki Heart Town Accessory Case<\/strong> (11,000 yen)<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The heart motif appears in the shape of the clasp\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u25bc \u2026and the side of the case.<\/p>\n

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The case fits nicely in the palm of the hand and is the perfect size for coins or small accessories like lip balms.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc Totoro is hidden inside this case as well.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc Next up, we have the My Neighbour Totoro Bunkoya Oozeki Neat Card Case<\/strong> (16,500 yen)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u25bc The Totoro design adorns one side of the slim case, which comes with a green leather backing.<\/p>\n

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Other features include the hidden Totoro tag, a stylish zipper closure and a removable ring chain so you can easily attach it to your bag.<\/p>\n

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Fans of Spirited Away<\/strong> will be pleased to know that the products above are also available in designs that feature the mysterious character of No Face<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u25bc The Spirited Away Bunkoya Oozeki Trifold Mini Wallet<\/strong> (27,500 yen).<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The Spirited Away Bunkoya Oozeki Heart Town Accessory Case<\/strong> (11,000 yen)<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The Spirited Away Bunkoya Oozeki Neat Card Case<\/strong> (16,500 yen)<\/p>\n

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Spirited Away<\/em> fans are in for a real treat because No Face also appears on an extra product:<\/p>\n

\u25bc The Spirited Away Bunkoya Oozeki Pass Card Holder<\/strong> (12,100 yen)<\/p>\n

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Though designed to be used for transport passes, this case can also be used to store business cards and point cards, with storage in the back pocket\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u25bc \u2026as well as slots in the middle, allowing you to fit a lot into the case, despite its slim design.<\/p>\n

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The gorgeous patterns on every case will definitely turn heads when you use them, and they can currently be purchased at Donguri Kyowakoku\u2019s online store<\/a>, with stocks arriving at physical stores in spring 2025.<\/p>\n

Source: Donguri Kyowakoku <\/a><\/em>
Top image: Donguri Kyowakoku<\/em>
Insert images: Donguri Kyowakoku (1<\/a>, 2<\/a>, 3<\/a>, 4<\/a>, 5<\/a>, 6<\/a>, 7<\/a>)<\/em>
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